Personal Growth
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When You’ve Been Holding It All Together Too Long
Sometimes being dependable turns into being invisible. You’re there for people. You make sure the bills are paid. You do what needs to be done without needing applause or attention. You’ve done it for so long, it feels like the only way you know how to be. But lately, it’s starting to wear on you.… Read more
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When Money Feels Heavy Too
It’s easy to overlook the impact money has on someone’s well-being. Not because it’s not real, but because people get used to pushing it down. Bills come in. Plans get delayed. Slowly your world starts getting smaller. You begin hesitating more. You worry before you even spend. You tell yourself you’ll figure it out, and… Read more
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I’m Not in a Hurry, But I’m Not Stuck
Sometimes I wake up and feel like I should be further along. Like maybe I missed something, or I’m behind some invisible schedule I never agreed to. But then I think… I’m still showing up. I’m still listening. I still care about where I’m going, even if I don’t have all the details. I’m not… Read more
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Joy That Doesn’t Need a Reason
I’ve been thinking about joy lately. Not the kind that comes from checking boxes or everything finally going the way you planned. I mean the kind that just shows up. Quiet, steady, already there. It’s easy to look for a reason to feel good. We tie joy to progress, to people, to good news. But… Read more
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Things I’m Not Apologizing For Anymore
I used to explain things that didn’t need explaining. I’d soften what I wanted. Try to make it all more palatable. I thought it was polite. Or professional. Or necessary. But I’m tired. So here’s a short list of things I’m not apologizing for anymore: – Wanting quiet over conversation – Needing more time before… Read more
